School Uniform
The official school uniform supplier for Valentines High school is:
Lucilla Schoolwear Ltd
Address
180 Cranbrook Road
Ilford
IG1 4LX
Tel: 020 8554 5133
E-mail: sales@lucillaschoolwear.co.uk
Website: https://www.lucillaschoolwear.co.uk/product-category/find-your-school/find-your-school-valentines-high-school/
Uniform expectations at Valentines High school
At Valentines High school, we take pride in maintaining high standards of presentation. All students are expected to wear the correct school uniform at all times to promote a sense of belonging, discipline and equality.
Compulsory Uniform
- Blazer - Navy with the Valentines High school badge.
- Shirt - Plain white with a standard collar, buttoned up and tucked in.
- School Tie - Please note that school ties are colour-coded by House as follows:
Birkbeck - Green stripes
Imperial - Red stripes
Kings - Yellow stripes
Queen Mary - Orange stripes
St Georges - Blue stripes
Parents will be notified of their child's House allocation during the admissions process. If you have not received this information then please contact the school via email at admissions@valentines-sch.org.uk
- Trousers - Classic cut and plain in either dark grey, black or navy blue (for both male and female students)
- Skirt - Knee length in navy. Skirt lengths must be on or just below the knee - Split skirts are not allowed.
- Socks - Ankle or knee-length and plain in either black, grey or navy blue
- Tights - Plain in navy blue, black or natural coloured tights. Please note that patterned tights are not allowed.
- Shoes - Black, low heeled with dark soles and black laces.
- Coat - Please note that outdoor coats for all students must be plain, dark-coloured and free of logos. Coats made from denim, suede or leather are not permitted and hoodies are not allowed
- Apron - One Craft Apron for DT.
Optional
- Jumper - Plain, V-necked pullover in navy blue. Please note no cardigans or round neck jumpers are allowed.
- Religious Headwear - Plain black or dark blue. Religious Headwear must not obscure your child's school uniform or their face.
If a headband is worn then this must be plain navy blue or black.
Physical Education Kit
- Polo shirt - Plain and White, with your child's initials printed on the front
- Valentines Track top - Black, with your child's initials printed on the front
Please note that all polo shirts and track tops must be purchased exclusively from Lucilla Schoolwear Ltd, where your child's initials will be printed free of charge.
- Shorts - Plain and Black
- Jogging bottoms - Plain and Black
- Socks - Knee length and White
- Shin pads
- Indoor trainers - for indoor PE
- Astro turf trainers - for outdoor PE
- Towel
Please note the following:
- Students who are not in the correct school uniform (without a note of explanation from a parent/guardian) will be asked to remove the non-uniform item. A parent may be requested to bring in appropriate clothing, or the student may be sent home to change.
- Jewellery or make-up of any kind are not permitted to be worn in school.
- Body piercing are not allowed in any visible area other than ears, and nose (for the nose one small stud is permitted only.)
- Earrings are not allowed for boys or girls, except for small, plain, unpatterned studs (one per ear)
- Hair and appearance: Students should not have patterns or shapes shaved into their hair or eyebrows. nor should they dye their hair in bright colours. If a Student has a tattoo, it must not be visible and should be covered at all times during school hours.
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining high standards at Valentines High school.
